After 2 years off because of Covid-19 and the lockdown, Reggae on the Nile Fest is back on a new date and same venue.
The break off was used to assess and re-imagine the festival and determine what direction was best for its longevity.
“We promise a better festival and that is what we will be delivering,” the organizers revealed.
On 4th & 5th Nov 2022, Humble Management ltd and Nile Vybz Entertainment present RON FEST 2022 at Nile Nest Jinja.
A Two Day Event Line Up of Workshops and Culture Seminars, Themed Rafting and Tubing, Camping, Art Exhibition, Food Village and all this while being entertained by cool reggae vibes.
Reggae on the Nile harmonizes three critical aspects of the reggae entertainment; Music and culture, Art, Tourism.
Music and culture: Uganda has grown musically across genres and most notably reggae, this is anattraction that needs to be celebrated and shared with the world. This event is built to be a platform from which to boost the musical heritage of the country by showcasing the best reggae acts Uganda has to offer on a stage with the rest of the region’s best.
Adopting a mode that will enable artists, painters, fashion designers to show case at the event and thus add spice and color to our show.
Tourism: Jinja is one of the most iconic and beautiful towns in Uganda, attracting over 200,000 tourists both local and international.
“We are thus building Reggae on the Nile to be one of the key attractions to Jinja annually, providing a very fun and authentic reason to travel to Uganda and Jinja particularly at the banks of River Nile for this reggae experience,” the organizers added.
RONFEST continues its mission to present the best in local, national and international acts and the 2022 headliners featuring Ugandan Reggae legend Madox Sematiba, exceptional Henry Tigan, New generation Zex, best of best Abeeka Band, Cultural dance groups, Performers from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and therest of the world acts i.e. Jamaica, south Africa, Nigeria, USA, UK.
Tickets are officially on sale since the 26th Sept 2022, please note; you just need to dial *291# follow the prompts.
Tickets can also be purchased at Quick ticket Uganda, Early bird tickets:1 day at just 50k, 2 days 70k and at the gate 70k and 100k respectively.
The Nile Nest offers a breathtaking scenery located at Bujowali Njeru on the western banks of the RiverNile and the venue is ready for the Festival.
As part of the preparations, best production is anticipated, i.e. Stage, sound, lighting , backline,to offer a memorable reggae experience.
“We are working hand in hand with the different security agencies from the top to the local agencies onground to deliver a secure and safe event. Gates Open – Friday 4th Nov 2022.
Acts: We have so much talent that need a platform, please reach out and get yourself an opportunity as we continue to spread One love”.
Keep Joining the Conversation – #RONFEST and #ReggaeonTheNile –Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, Snap, Tik Tok.
Remember to Bring – Cash (for that awesome item you can’t resist from one of the many art merchandise vendors), ID, sun protection (glasses, lotion, hat, umbrella), refillable water bottle, folding festival chairsand/or a blanket, hand sanitizer, a positive attitude and your dancing shoes – cause who can resist moving to that sweet Reggae beat!
“We would like to send out a HUGE thank you to our Partners, Special thanks go out to Nile Special / NBL our platinum partner who has believed in the celebration of a heritage music genre, culture and tourismto support Reggae on The Nile Fest, Coca Cola , NTV, Spark Tv, Capital Fm , Notifier Media ,KagwirawoSports betting, Humble Management ltd and Nile Vybz Entertainment,” the team concluded.
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